Month: August 2017

Anyone that is a fan of Frank Sinatra or the music of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s will recognize songs by the talented composer and songwriter Cole Porter. His songs include I’ve Got You Under My Skin, I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, Night and Day, Begin the Beguine, Anything Goes, Read More

Before Rodgers and Hammerstein changed the book of the musical theatre, Kern and Hammerstein created that book with the production of Show Boat. But, who was the Kern in the duo? Jerome David Kern was born on January 27, 1885 in New York to Henry and Fannie Kakeles Kern. From a young age, Kern is Read More

Before there was Rodgers and Hammerstein there was Rodgers and Hart. But, who is the Hart in Rodgers and Hart. The Hart is Lorenz Milton Hart. You’ve probably heard of some of the songs he wrote with Richard Rodgers. Songs such as Blue Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, My Funny Read More

Happy Birthday may be one of the most sung songs in the world. Once a year each individual has a birthday and the song sung to them at least once, if not more. According to the 1998 Guinness World Record, this song is the most recognized song in the English Language. The melody to Read More

Today, we are familiar with the soundtrack that accompanies a film. The music is included with the film and often increases our emotions of suspense, romance, mystery, etc. But, what about music in the bygone era of silent films? How was music used in films during this time? Silent in silent film refers to the Read More

About SingingtheSongInMyHeart

SingingtheSongInMyHeart strives to share the story and inspiration behind a song. We also share stories about composers, performers and musicals through the ages.

SingingtheSongInMyHeart focuses on music that was popular in the 20th Century.

SingingtheSongInMyHeart is a division of Diana Leagh Matthews. Leagh is a pianists and vocalist who has been performing since childhood. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in music. Through the years she has taught private lessons, performed in numerous venues, and taught music history classes.